Posture testing includes ____. 

A. having the patient resist a force applied to a muscle group
B. having the patient walk away, turn around, and walk back
C. measuring joints with a goniometer
D. looking at the patient's spinal curve from all sides
E. moving various joints in specific ways


D. looking at the patient's spinal curve from all sides
The physician assesses posture by looking at the patient's spinal curve from the back, sides, and front.

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The physician describes observations of the abdomen based on a system of landmarks that map out the abdominal region, which is typically divided into four equal sections, or ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following would not be classified as OPIM?

A) Cerebrospinal fluid B) Vaginal secretions C) Pericardial fluid D) Urine

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A patient receiving a nebulizer treatment should be in a ________ position.

A. supine B. prone C. semi-Fowler's D. standing

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